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Introduction
Gerolsteiner, a leading German mineral water brand, has partnered with Strautmann environmental technology to enhance its disposal processes. This collaboration focuses on the efficient compression and recycling of PET bottles, foil, and cardboard packaging.

Satellite-type Distributor
The plant features a satellite-type distributor at the briquette discharge, allowing up to three containers to be filled automatically. Level sensors facilitate the automatic approach to outlet points, and level messages can be transmitted to service providers.

Compression of PET Bottles
Gerolsteiner fills 2.3 million glass and PET bottles daily. PET bottles are recycled after eight cycles using fully automatic briquetting plants with distribution systems. The system operates 24/7 with redundant devices to allow maintenance without production downtime.

BrikPress® System
The BrikPress® system automatically compresses PET bottles, enhancing internal logistics and reducing staff workload. The system's reliability and customer support were key factors in its adoption.

BaleTainer® System
For foil and cardboard disposal, Gerolsteiner uses the BaleTainer® system, which allows for the automatic feeding and compression of materials. The compact design facilitates integration into existing processes, and the high-density bales are directly marketable.

Customer Feedback
Gerolsteiner's recycling center director, E. Kirstgen, praised the system's reliability and Strautmann's customer support. The facility management department plans to replace old equipment with Strautmann's briquetting press for improved efficiency.

Conclusion
By partnering with Strautmann, Gerolsteiner has implemented an efficient and environmentally friendly disposal system, enhancing its recycling capabilities and reducing operational costs.

Catalog excerpts

Project report Compression with the aid of Strautmann In the range of disposal technology, Gerolsteiner, the German market leader in the field of top mineral waters, fully and entirely decides in favour of Strautmann environmental technology.

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Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG Gerolsteiner has been Germany‘s most popular mineral water brand for many years. Gerolsteiner mineral water owes its special character to its origin from a source in the Vulkaneifel, a region of unique geological condition. 2.3 million glass and PET bottles are filled with mineral water and refreshments based on mineral water every day. The PET reusable units are usually sorted out after eight cycles and must then be fed into the recycling process. Whereas the bottles were pressed into bales for disposal in the past, the industry has meanwhile invested in fully...

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Customer‘s opinion Decision criteria „The reliability of the whole system convinced us. Furthermore, Strautmann‘s good customer support was a decisive factor for the purchase of the plant.“ + Very good service & customer support Maintenance work is regularly carried out by Strautmann mechanics during the production process. + Optimizing internal logistics Due to the removal of the containers, the staff saves 2 - 3 working hours. Loading by means of a forklift is not required. + Fully automatic operation The filling, the compression and the discharge of briquettes are controlled fully automatically....

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For the disposal of foils, Gerolsteiner also uses a Strautmann baling press. Thus, bale weights up to 550 kg are reached. Mr. Kirstgen, head of the Gerolsteiner recycling centre, explains: „We also decided in favour of the Strautmann environmental technology (BaleTainer®) for the compression of our cardboard packaging. Due to the higher bale density, a larger quantity of waste can be processed. Furthermore, less staff is re-quired.“ New glass bottle plant Disposal of cardboard layers According to Mr. Carsten, head of the Gerolsteiner facility management department, the last old horizontal baling...

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